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Melissa Garcia

Melissa Garcia, Editor-in-Chief

Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022

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The best meals and snacks for students to purchase at SBCC

The best meals and snacks for students to purchase at SBCC

Melissa Garcia, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2022
AJ101 students break into small groups to discuss their knowledge of organized crime prior to the class lecture on Nov. 30 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Professor Minero instructed student groups to pull together their collective knowledge without using their phones.

Criminal justice department gives a diverse opportunity for careers

Melissa Garcia, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2022
From left, Photo Editor Jenna McMahon, Editor-in-Chief Melissa Garcia, News Editor Yarrow Hogan and Associates Editor Sunny Silverstein on Nov. 30 at the Lifescape Gardens Chumash Preserve at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. This was everyone's first time on the editorial board and Garcia and McMahon's last semester on The Channels.

Editor’s List: Our favorite album and song from that album

The Channels Editorial Board, Melissa Garcia, Jenna McMahon, Yarrow Hogan, and Sunny Silverstein
December 2, 2022

Club Day Voices: ‘Spin the Wheel’

Melissa Garcia, Yarrow Hogan, Sunny Silverstein, and Emma Welch
December 2, 2022
The golden gate bridge in a bed of clouds with the San Fransisco city in the back. “Like the bridge, joy will push through other feelings and pop out above everything else. Joy holds strong when it comes to life while also putting everything else in a better light then before it came in,” Nate Johnstone wrote. “Joy puts a perspective on things that allows us to view life in a better and happier manner. Like the red of the bridge, it reflects to others around and spreads out into the rest of the world.”

From the Amalfi Coast to the California Coast, Channels readers share photographs of their joy

Melissa Garcia, Yarrow Hogan, Jenna McMahon, and Sunny Silverstein
November 14, 2022
City College Board of Trustees Candidate Charlotte Gullap-Moore mingles with guests on Nov. 8 at the Timbers Roadhouse election night party in Goleta, Calif. Gullap-Moore is positioned to secure the Area 1 District seat after a successful campaign.

Gullap-Moore and Croninger take lead in Board of Trustees election

Yarrow Hogan, Melissa Garcia, Delaney Newhouse, Leah Dautoff, and Bailey Schroerlucke
November 9, 2022
International Student Ambassador Emilie Beckman photographed on Nov. 3 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Beckman said she hopes to transfer to Columbia after her time here at City College.

International Student Ambassador constantly works to improve SBCC

Melissa Garcia, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2022
From left, courtesy photo of Debi Stoker, Charlotte Gullap-Moore photo by Hunter Clark, courtesy photos of Marsha Croninger and Sharon Salvador-Jetgottka

Board of Trustees candidates discuss plans for future of SBCC

Melissa Garcia, Yarrow Hogan, Sunny Silverstein, Hunter Clark, and Bailey Schroerlucke
November 4, 2022
Roberto Lopez Carrillo giving orders to student Katie Wiest at the JSB cafe on Tuesday, Oct. 18 in Santa Barbara, Calif. The JSB cafe is operated by the culinary arts students and open from Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Roberto Lopez Carrillo devotes his time serving SBCC in the JSB cafe

Melissa Garcia, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2022
Día de Muertos Altar photographed on Oct. 27 in the Center for Equity and Social Justice at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Altars have been set up across City College’s various departments by The Third Thursday committee to celebrate the Day of the Dead.

Día de los Muertos altars displayed to celebrate the life of loved ones

Melissa Garcia, Editor-in-Cheif
October 28, 2022
Board of Trustees approve removal of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Board of Trustees approve removal of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Melissa Garcia, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2022
Staff and students enjoying listening to the Mariachi band as they ate at the Dream Center grand opening on Oct. 19 at the Center for Equity & Social Justice in Santa Barbara, Calif. They had a buffet with enchiladas, beans and rice along with other traditional Mexican dishes.

Dream Center’s grand opening for undocumented students at SBCC

Melissa Garcia, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2022
The Channels wants to hear from you - What brings you joy?

The Channels wants to hear from you – What brings you joy?

Melissa Garcia, Yarrow Hogan, Jenna McMahon, and Sunny Silverstein
September 30, 2022
Clockwise from top left; Melissa Garcia’s four green salsa enchiladas stuffed with shredded chicken and mayonnaise, topped with lettuce and onion; Jenna McMahon’s patatas bravas, a traditional Spanish dish originated in Madrid and commonly found on tapas menus; Yarrow Hogan’s fajitas de camarones with guacamole, which she prepared for dinner with her roommates; Sunny Silverstein’s tortilla de patata made by her wonderful host family in Maguilla, Spain which is best served hot accompanied by fresh bread.

Editors List: Our favorite Hispanic dish for Hispanic heritage month

The Channels Editorial Board, Melissa Garcia, Jenna McMahon, Yarrow Hogan, and Sunny Silverstein
September 30, 2022

[Video] Voices: “What song are you listening to and how does it make you feel?”

September 19, 2022
Villagómez reports a potential for increase in student enrollment

Villagómez reports a potential for increase in student enrollment

Melissa Garcia, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2022
The UMOJA mural on Thursday, Sept. 15 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif., located at the campus center was painted by the BAMP organization. This mural focuses on Black and African American students' education.

New Umoja mural brings unity and inclusion for all students of color

Melissa Garcia, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2022
Clockwise, Pedro Granados, Melissa Garcia and Maria Chaidez embracing each other in Cabo San Lucas on Saturday, July 16. Jenna McMahon and Avery Black share a laugh during a water balloon fight with their friends on Thursday, July 21 at La Brezza in Santa Barbara Calif. YG performs on Wednesday, May 18 in Stanford. Yarrow Hogan takes a seat to enjoy the scenery during the hike up a mountain at Pinnacles National Park, Calif. on Friday, June 17.

Editor’s List: Our favorite memories made over the summer

Melissa Garcia, Jenna McMahon, Yarrow Hogan, and Sunny Silverstein
September 16, 2022
Interim Executive Vice President Kathy Scott in front of the Administration Building on Wednesday, April 27 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Scott's term is ending this semester after coming to the college in the fall of 2021.

SBCC faculty expresses impact of outgoing interim VP Kathy Scott

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
May 6, 2022
First in-person ASG meeting plans on-campus events to end the year

First in-person ASG meeting plans on-campus events to end the year

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
Melanie Eckford-Prossor, new City College academic senate president, poses by West Campus's fountain on April 20 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Although the new president did not run, she still won by write in vote and ended up accepting the role.

Incoming SBCC Academic Senate president ready to stand for equity

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
The Wellness Center on April 25, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

How to conquer challenges with student resources given by SBCC

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
SBCC community reveals favorite memories around Santa Barbara

SBCC community reveals favorite memories around Santa Barbara

Eric Evelhoch, Melissa Garcia, Sydney Hammer, Yarrow Hogan, and August Lawrence
April 19, 2022
Gamer's United Club proposal needs revision due to "red flags"

Gamer’s United Club proposal needs revision due to “red flags”

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
April 18, 2022
ASG approves Women for Success Club charter, USL sparks turf war

ASG approves Women for Success Club charter, USL sparks turf war

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
April 11, 2022
Associated Student Government President Allegra Kabukapua Kalombo relaxes in her student services building office on March 30 at City College in Calif. Kabukapua Kalombo moved to Santa Barbara specifically to attend City College.

ASG president reflects on highs, lows of leading the student body

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
April 8, 2022
Profile courtesy of Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Grievance Officer Christopher Johnson.

University experiences gave Chris Johnson a desire to help students

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
April 8, 2022

Voices: “Do you prefer Marvel or DC?”

Melissa Garcia and Yarrow Hogan
March 29, 2022
ASG plans women leadership event and reviews current bylaws

ASG plans women leadership event and reviews current bylaws

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022
From left, Maria Chaidez with her daughter Melissa Garcia in 2006, Melissa and Maria in November of 2021. The first picture was taken at Melissa's first visit to DisneyWorld in Orlando, Florida and the second picture was taken in Nov. 2021 in Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif.

Feeling the love at Disney Resorts provided me a magical childhood

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
February 28, 2022
Student government prepares for elections, work with gaming club

Student government prepares for elections, work with gaming club

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
February 14, 2022
From left, student worker Aida Pouye hands at-home COVID-19 rapid tests to students Coral Burton and Norah Bajari while Program Assistant Randy Smith (middle) oversees the operations on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at Parking Lot 5-1 on City College's West Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. "It's really helpful for those who don't have a lot of time for shopping, are tight on money and always working," Burton said.

City College’s Basic Needs Center reopens its drive-thru distribution

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
February 7, 2022
ASG appoints new vice president, tabling event set for Feb. 14

ASG appoints new vice president, tabling event set for Feb. 14

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
February 7, 2022
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Would you feel comfortable being on campus during the omicron surge?

August Lawrence and Melissa Garcia
January 31, 2022
Three positions available for ASG, more giveaways in the near future

Three positions available for ASG, more giveaways in the near future

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
January 31, 2022
From left, Leslie Story exits the stage as Ann Dusenberry falls on the bed laughing during rehearsal on Oct. 6 at the Garvin Theatre at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Story and Dusenberry were the leads in the City College Theatre Company’s production of “Ripcord.”

From online to on stage, theatre department takes final bow for fall

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
December 3, 2021

Voices: “If you could trade lives with any band or artist, who would it be and why?”

Sydney Hammer and Melissa Garcia
November 22, 2021
The City College concert band rehearses for their upcoming concert on Nov. 17 at the Garvin Theatre at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Concert Band will only be performing with 55 people this year, as opposed to the usual 100.

In person and on beat, SBCC’s Concert Band returns to Garvin

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
November 19, 2021
Liz Gates in front of Jackie Shearn, George Sullivan and Lexie Brent in the Theatre department’s production of “Laughing with Durang,” a collection of five plays by Christopher Durang on Oct. 29 at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. Photo courtesy of Ben Crop.

Theatre arts department leaves audience ‘Laughing with Durang’

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
November 15, 2021
A City College student comes to the Admissions counter and shows his transcripts to new student applications and registrations specialist Eduardo Contrares on Nov. 2 in City College's Student Services building in Santa Barbara, Calif. Because of COVID-19 safety, the center is closed Mondays and Fridays.

SBCC students have until Dec. 3 to apply for pass/ no pass extension

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
November 5, 2021
Enrollment statistics of students at City College from 2014 to 2021. Courtesy of City College Admissions and Records.

SBCC enrollment drops 23% over the course of the last seven years

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
October 29, 2021
Chef Stephane Rapp demonstrates the proper technique for cutting sashimi on Oct. 13 during a culinary class at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. To make cutting the flesh into bite-sized pieces easier, Rapp first showed how to cut off tough muscle and tendons.

Oh crêpe! Culinary department returns to City College kitchens

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
October 22, 2021
Banner for the fall 2021 production of "Ripcord" running from Oct. 15 through Oct. 30 at City College's Garvin Theatre in Santa Barbara, Calif. Image courtesy of theatre manager Pam Lasker.

The Theatre Group at SBCC drops into the fall season with ‘Ripcord’

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
October 15, 2021
The International Education Center on Oct. 4 at City College's East Campus in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Study Abroad Program has trips planned for the spring, summer and fall semesters of 2022.

SBCC’s Study Abroad Program plans takeoff for 2022 semesters

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
October 4, 2021

Voices: “Sing a part of your go-to karaoke song.”

Melissa Garcia and Laura Luevanos
September 29, 2021
Illustration by Alloy Zarate, 2020

Cross Currents: Is City College doing a good job enforcing safety mandates?

Laura Luevanos and Melissa Garcia
September 24, 2021
Courtesy image from "Keeping Up with the Kardashians."

‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ keeps me entertained and inspired

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
September 20, 2021
Courtesy image of Melissa Garcia and her mom Maria Chaidez on January 2020 on Cabrillo Blvd. in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Change brings challenges and opportunities for new beginnings

Melissa Garcia, Staff Writer
September 10, 2021
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